US Bridges

SR-60 over Alt. US-27 (SR-17)

Fair

Polk County, Florida · 1.2 MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 160038

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-60 over Alt. US-27 (SR-17) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-60 over Alt. US-27 (SR-17) in Polk County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,978 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR-60
CrossesAlt. US-27 (SR-17)
Location1.2 MI East of US-27
RouteState Highway 60
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.89418, -81.58134
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2024)
Projected traffic45,978 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR-60 over Alt. US-27 (SR-17) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-60 over Alt. US-27 (SR-17) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR-60 over Alt. US-27 (SR-17) carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR-60 over Alt. US-27 (SR-17)?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR-60 over Alt. US-27 (SR-17)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.